MFA Syllabus, Subjects, Semester Wise, Year Wise, Core Subjects, Elective, Books

Q: What is scope after MFA?

The scope after MFA is:IllustratorArt curatorPainterSculptorPhotographer

Q: Who are the top recruiters of MFA?

Some of the top recruiters are:Colleges/universitiesArt galleriesMuseumsDesign companies

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MFA or Master of Fine Arts is a 2 year postgraduate program specialized in Applied arts, painting, art history, sculpture, visual communication, printmaking, ceramics, etc. This course provides complete knowledge of micro and macro forms of aesthetic arts.

The syllabus of Master of Fine Arts is bifurcated into 4 semesters which cover topics related to sociology, childcare, healthcare, etc. The course is a combination of core as well as elective subjects and includes specializations for the development of skills. Some of the topics included are Advertising principles, the History of European Arts, Creative painting, the history of modern art etc. Some of the elective subjects include photography, illustration, creative writing, acting etc.

See Also: Fine Arts Courses

Post the completion of the course, MFA graduates have a high demand and a wide scope in today’s world. They can be employed in a number of areas such as graphic design, art director, musician, photography, art critic etc. The average salary of a MFA graduate is INR 3.50 LPA. MFA graduates are in demand in the government sector as well where the salary range between INR 3 L- 6 LPA.

Table of Contents

MFA Course Details
MFA Syllabus
MFA Subjects

3.1 First Year

3.2 Second Year

MFA Painting Syllabus
MFA Creative Writing Syllabus
MFA Applied Arts Syllabus
MFA Elective Subjects
MFA Top Colleges
MFA Books
MFA Syllabus: FAQs

MFA Syllabus: Course Details

Tabulated below are some of the important highlights about the MFA course which will help the candidates in deciding their course,

Degree	Post Graduate
Full form	Master of Fine Arts
Duration	2 years
Age	Candidate must be minimum of 21 years of age
Minimum Eligibility	Candidates must have completed bachelor’s degree in any discipline preferably BFA.
Average Fees	INR 20,000 - 2,00,000
Average Salary	INR 2 L- 11LPA
Employment Roles	Curator, Graphic designer, Animator, Art designer, Art professor, Art critic, Artist, Writer, Illustrator, etc.
Employment Sectors	Art galleries, Museums, Gaming companies, Colleges/universities, Design companies, etc.

MFA Syllabus

MFA is a 2-year postgraduate course that teaches about Applied arts, Painting, Sculpture art, Photography, and other aesthetic arts. This course is growing in demand since students interested in fine arts pursue this course to follow their passion in a professional manner. Tabulated below is the syllabus for MFA for your reference:

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
History of European Art-I	History of European Art-II
Advertising Principles and Practices	Advertising Principles and Practices-II
Occidental Aesthetics-I	Occidental Aesthetics-II
Visualization/ Illustration/ Photography (Any one)	Visualization/ Illustration/ Photography (Any one)
Creative Painting/ Mural Design/ Portrait/ Landscape (Any one)	Creative Painting/ Mural Design/ Portrait/ Landscape (Any one)
SEMESTER III	SEMESTER IV
History of Modern Indian Art-I	History of Modern Indian Art-II
Advertising (Principles and practices)- III	Advertising (Principles and practices)- IV
Oriental Aesthetics-I	Oriental Aesthetics-II
Visualization-III/Illustration-III/Photography-III	Visualization-IV/Illustration-IV/Photography-IV

MFA Syllabus: Subjects

MFA is a postgraduate course that teaches about theoretical as well as practical knowledge of art, painting, sculpting, etc. Some of the important subjects are listed below:

History of European Art-I
Occidental Aesthetics
Oriental Aesthetics
Mural design/ Landscape/ Portrait/ Creative painting
Advertising principles and practices

See Also: Theatre Arts Courses

MFA First Year Subjects

History of Indian Art (traditional)- History of Indian Art is a subject that deals with the history of traditional art in India and the symbolism and styles behind it.
Indian sculpture- Indian sculpture focuses on the sculptural practices in India and the theory and practical behind it.
Screen and fabric painting- Screen and fabric painting is more focused on the styles and practice of painting on fabric and screen and the technique that it involves.

See Also: Applied Arts Courses

MFA Second Year Subjects

History of Western Art- This subject focuses on the history of art around the world and the symbolism and styles around it.
Modern art (Indian and Western)- Modern art focuses on the art that was produced in the recent 100-200 years and the concept and styles behind it.
Installation art- This subject focuses on the practice of installing art in a gallery or museum or exhibition and the concept, style, pattern that it follows.

See Also:

Liberal Arts Courses	Visual Arts Courses	Culinary Arts Courses

MFA Syllabus: Painting

Tabulated below is the detailed syllabus of Master of Fine Arts in Painting at for reference,

Semester I	Semester II
History of Indian Art (Traditional)	Philosophy of Art (Western & Indian)
History of Graphic Designing-I	Indian Sculpture
Life Study (Portrait and Full Figure)	Traditional Composition (In any style)
Nature Study (On Spot or Creative)	Screen and fabric painting
Graphic Designing	Mix Media/Mural Design (low, high relief and moral painting)
Semester III	Semester IV
History of Western Art	Research Methodology its Application in Fine
Modern Art (Indian & Western)	Dissertation & Viva Voice
Exhibition with Catalogs (Computer Designing corel Photoshop) CAD	Series Compositions Theme based
Creative Painting	Seminar or Workshop
Sculpting making	Installation Art

MFA Syllabus: Creative Writing

Tabulated below is the detailed syllabus of Master of Fine Arts in Education for reference,

Creative Non-Fiction
Poetry
Creative Thesis
Characterization
Voice

MFA Syllabus: Applied Arts

Discussed below is the syllabus of MFA Applied Arts for your reference,

Semester I	Semester II
Advanced Communication	Concepts of Marketing-II
Concepts of Marketing-I	Communication for Employment
Graphic Designing-I	Conflict Resolution and Management
Illustration-I	Graphic Designing-II
Self Development and Interpersonal Skills	Illustration-II
Visualization-I	Portrait Drawing
-	Visualization-II
Semester III	Semester IV
Creative Photography	Cross Culture Communication and Global Competence
Graphic Designing-III	Graphic Designing-IV
Illustration-III	Portraiture-II
Portraiture-I	TV Graphics-II
Packaging Design	Typography Art
Portfolio Development	Visualization-IV
Professional Communication Skills, Competencies, and Career Development	Dissertation
Visualization-III	-

MFA Syllabus: Elective Subjects

Apart from the core subjects that are taught in MFA, there are certain elective subjects that the students can choose on their own according to their choices and preferences. These subjects remain the same in almost all universities that offer MFA. Some of the elective subjects that are offered with MFA are mentioned below for your reference:

Photography
Illustration
Creative Writing
Acting
Computer Animation

MFA Syllabus: Top Colleges

There are many MFA colleges in India. Some of them are government but many of them are private. Mo Some of the top colleges are listed below for your reference, See Also: MFA Top Colleges

Name of the college	Average Annual Fees (INR)
Kamla Nehru College for women	23,000
Dhirendra Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi	14,800
Amity University, Lucknow	1,10,000
Patna University	7260
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth	11,000
Banaras Hindu University	5100
Aligarh Muslim University	4750
University of Delhi	6600
Mumbai University	45,000
Amity University, Noida	1,26,000

MFA Syllabus: Books

There are many books available online and offline that are published by famous authors and publishers. These books help in the conceptual understanding and in-depth knowledge of the subjects. Some of the important books are tabulated below,

Name of the book	Author
Making a Good Layout	Lorisieber & Lisa Balla
Applied Art Handbook	Prof. S.K. Luthra
Airbrushing and Photo Retouching	Brett Breckon
Sign Design: Graphics, Materials & Techniques	Mitzi Sims
A History of Fine Arts in India and the West	Edith Tomory

MFA Syllabus: FAQs

Ques. What is the syllabus of MFA?

Ans. The syllabus of MFA is quite vast. It consists of many subjects related to art, painting, sculpting, history of art, etc. Some of the subjects have been listed below:

History of Indian Art (Traditional)
History of European Art-I
Oriental Aesthetics-I
Graphic Designing-I

Ques. Can I become a painter after completing MFA?

Ans. Yes, one can become a painter after completing MFA. The degree even gives them a certain professionalism in their skills.

Ques. Are there any entrance exams for admission to MFA?

Ans. Yes there are entrance exams for MFA like BHU PET, LPUNEST, JMIEEE, etc.

Ques. What is the starting salary of an MFA graduate?

Ans. The starting salary of an MFA graduate is around INR 4-6 LPA.

Ques. Is MFA a good career option?

Ans. Yes, MFA is a good career option. Candidates who are skilled and are able to become successful then this is an excellent career option for candidates.

Ques. What is scope after MFA?

Ans. The scope after MFA is:

Illustrator
Art curator
Painter
Sculptor
Photographer

Ques. What is the duration of the MFA?

Ans. The course duration of MFA is 2 years and is divided into 4 semesters.

Ques. What are the course fees of MFA?

Ans. The course fees of MFA is around INR 20,000 - 2,00,000 for the entire course duration of 2 years.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters of MFA?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters are:

Colleges/universities
Art galleries
Museums
Design companies

Ques. What is the eligibility of MFA?

Ans. Candidates must have completed a graduation degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minimum aggregate of 50% or above from a recognized institute.